Japan's emperor gives first birthday address in 4-year reign: ‘My heart feels…’
2 years ago

Japan's emperor gives first birthday address in 4-year reign: ‘My heart feels…’

Hindustan Times  

Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday gave his first public birthday address since ascending the throne almost four years ago, after delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and urged support for people struggling with inflation and the pandemic. Japan Emperor Naruhito: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greet people during his birthday celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. "Many people are having difficulties in their daily life amid the pandemic and rising prices," Naruhito said, standing on a palace balcony to accept cheers and well-wishes from thousands of citizens assembled on the grounds below. Last month, Naruhito also resumed the emperor's traditional New Year's address for the first time since the COVID outbreak as the country eases restrictions and returns to normal practices.

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Japan's emperor celebrates his 65th birthday, urges youngster to remember horrors of WWII
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Japan's emperor celebrates his 65th birthday, urges youngster to remember horrors of WWII

Firstpost  

Naruhito, accompanied by his wife, Empress Masako, their daughter Princess Aiko and some of his younger brother’s family, waved from the palace balcony at the cheering well-wishers. Later Sunday, he was to celebrate his birthday at a palace banquet Japanese Emperor Naruhito, left, accompanied by Empress Masako, right, waves to well-wishers from the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo …

Japan’s emperor marks his 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII to the young
3 weeks ago

Japan’s emperor marks his 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII to the young

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday Sunday, stressed the importance of telling the tragedy of World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to efforts to promote the understanding of history and the determination for peace as the world this year observes the 80th anniversary of the war’s end. “As the memory of the war fades …

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito mourns the deadly Noto quake in a solemn birthday speech
1 year ago

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito mourns the deadly Noto quake in a solemn birthday speech

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to the nation since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of Koto, with a message marking his 64th birthday on Friday. “I would like once again to express my condolences to those who lost their lives in the Noto Peninsula earthquake last month and to convey my heartfelt sympathy to …

Japan emperor’s 60th birthday overshadowed by virus fears
5 years ago

Japan emperor’s 60th birthday overshadowed by virus fears

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Naruhito, marking his 60th birthday, offered his sympathy to those affected by the new virus, as concerns over infections forced the traditional gathering of tens of thousands of well-wishers outside the royal palace to be canceled. “As we face concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, I offer my sympathy to the patients and their families,” …

Japan’s emperor waves to crowds in 1st New Year’s greeting
5 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s emperor waves to crowds in 1st New Year’s greeting

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito waved to cheering, flag-waving crowds from a palace balcony Thursday in his first New Year’s greeting since ascending to the throne. Naruhito and his wife Masako were joined by his parents, the former Emperor Akihito and his wife Michiko, in the appearance at the Imperial Palace. Naruhito told the crowd he was praying for world …

Over 100,000 greet Japan’s emperor at enthronement parade
5 years, 4 months ago

Over 100,000 greet Japan’s emperor at enthronement parade

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako waved and smiled from an open car in a parade Sunday marking Naruhito’s enthronement as more than 100,000 delighted well-wishers cheered, waved small flags and took photos from packed sidewalks. The parade was the first since Naruhito and Masako’s marriage in June 1993, just three years after their parents celebrated their enthronement …

Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
5 years, 4 months ago

Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Three booming cheers of “Banzai!” rang out Tuesday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Naruhito formally declared his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne as the nation’s 126th emperor. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulated him and led the cheers of “Banzai,” which traditionally means “10,000 years.” The enthronement ceremony is the high point of several succession rituals that …

Naruhito officially proclaims himself Emperor of Japan
5 years, 4 months ago

Naruhito officially proclaims himself Emperor of Japan

India TV News  

Japan's Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Tuesday and promised to respect the country's constitution and fulfil all his responsibilities. The official enthronement lasted for half an hour and Naruhito proclaimed his ascension from a raised, canopied throne initially hidden by a curtain, next to a smaller throne where his wife Empress Masako sat. "I pledge …

Japan's Emperor Naruhito proclaims his enthronement to the world
5 years, 4 months ago

Japan's Emperor Naruhito proclaims his enthronement to the world

ABC  

Japanese Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his ascendency to the throne in a centuries-old ceremony, as dignitaries from more than 180 countries attended his pledge to fulfil his duty as a symbol of the state. Key points: Emperor Naruhito is the first emperor born after World War II He declared his enthronement from the "Takamikura" with a sword and jewel …

Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
5 years, 4 months ago

Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne

LA Times  

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe walks past Emperor Naruhito during an enthronement ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday. Naruhito is the 126th emperor in the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy that historians say goes back 1,500 years. Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on Tuesday, proclaiming himself Japan’s 126th emperor as the audience shouted “banzai” to wish him …

EMPEROR NARUHITO AND THE ROYAL FAMILY
5 years, 9 months ago

EMPEROR NARUHITO AND THE ROYAL FAMILY

Daily Mail  

Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, 2019 after his father, Akihito, abdicated and entered retirement. Rulers traditionally hold on to the throne until their death, but Akihito stepped down to make way for the reign of his 59-year-old son. Naruhito's reign will be formally known as the 'Reiwa' era, and he will be renamed the Reiwa …

Japan welcomes Emperor Naruhito, new era begins
5 years, 10 months ago

Japan welcomes Emperor Naruhito, new era begins

The Quint  

Tokyo, May 1 Japan on Wednesday welcomed its new Emperor Naruhito who pledged to fulfil his role as a "symbol of the state and unity" and said he would follow the course charted by his father at a ceremony to formally recognise his accession to the throne. In his speech, Emperor Naruhito paid tribute to his father while pledging to …

Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
5 years, 10 months ago

Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne

Al Jazeera  

The 59-year-old takes over from his father Akihito who abdicated a day earlier after a reign lasting three decades. Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito has formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, a day after his father Akihito abdicated from the world’s oldest monarchy and ushered in a new imperial era. It took place on the first day of the new imperial era …

Japan rings in new era as Naruhito becomes emperor
5 years, 10 months ago

Japan rings in new era as Naruhito becomes emperor

Al Jazeera  

A new era has begun in Japan after Naruhito officially became the country’s emperor at the stroke of midnight on Wednesday, taking over as head of the world’s oldest monarchy following his father’s historic abdication. The new imperial era of “Reiwa”, meaning “beautiful harmony”, will endure as long as the 59-year-old Naruhito sits on the Chrysanthemum Throne and follows the …

Emperor Naruhito is ready to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne. What can Japan expect from its new ruler?
5 years, 10 months ago

Emperor Naruhito is ready to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne. What can Japan expect from its new ruler?

CNN  

CNN — Crown Prince Naruhito, who on Wednesday ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne to become Japan’s 126th emperor, has pledged to bring the world’s oldest monarchy closer to the people. “It is his reign name to shape through his actions and gestures,” says Kingston, adding that Naruhito’s challenge in defining his era will be to avoid getting “co-opted by Japan’s right-leaning …

Abdicating Japanese emperor thanks public and prays for peace
5 years, 10 months ago

Abdicating Japanese emperor thanks public and prays for peace

Al Jazeera  

Akihito will be succeeded by his son Crown Prince Naruhito who will ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday. Akihito in his final address as emperor thanked the Japanese people for their support during his 30-year reign and said he would “pray for the peace and happiness of all the people in Japan and around the world”. The formal abdication came …

Japan emperor greets public in final New Year’s appearance
6 years, 2 months ago

Japan emperor greets public in final New Year’s appearance

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Akihito waved on Wednesday to throngs of well-wishers eager to see his final New Year’s appearance before abdicating in several months. “I am truly happy to celebrate the New Year with all of you under such cloudless skies,” the 85-year-old emperor told the crowd from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Akihito’s three-decade reign …

Japan emperor says farewell to huge crowds on last birthday before abdication
6 years, 2 months ago

Japan emperor says farewell to huge crowds on last birthday before abdication

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As the crowd waved Japanese flags and took photos …

Japan: Thousands attend emperor’s last birthday before abdication
6 years, 2 months ago

Japan: Thousands attend emperor’s last birthday before abdication

Al Jazeera  

Some 82,850 people turn up at the birthday ceremony of the outgoing emperor Akihito, according to the state media. Tens of thousands of citizens paid their respects to Japanese Emperor Akihito, during his last birthday celebration before stepping down next year at Tokyo’s Imperial Palace on Sunday. The crowd of 82,850 – according to the Imperial Household Agency – was …

Japan plans to have new emperor in 2019: reports
8 years, 2 months ago

Japan plans to have new emperor in 2019: reports

Live Mint  

Tokyo: Japan is planning for Emperor Akihito to retire and be replaced by his eldest son on 1 January 2019, reports said on Wednesday, as the country works on a legal framework for its first abdication in 200 years. Major national newspapers—the Yomiuri, Asahi, Mainichi and Nikkei —cited unnamed officials as saying Crown Prince Naruhito, 56, would succeed his father …

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